Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 14, 2011

LOT 8

REUGE ? DOUBLE PORTABLE MUSIC BOX ? CHARIOTS OF FIRE Reuge, Sainte Croix, movement No. 62261 & 61912. Made circa 2000. Fine, mahogany-cased, portable music box with double movements each playing two airs of Vangelis?s Chariots of Fire. Accompanied by the original fitted wood travelling case. To be sold without reserve

C. Polished mahogany, rectangular D-ended, hinged with lock and key, winders on the base, inside the two musical movements within glazed gilt brass compartments in blue lacquered wood surrounds, both movements activated in unison by depressing a gilt brass button in the center. M. Each with 11.3 cm brass pinned cylinder, steel single comb with 73 tuned teeth, fl y governor. Movements signed. Dim. 69 x 25 x 5.5 cm.